Is Theon tragic or an asshole? What can Machiavelli teach us about Theon’s dilemma? Stephanie Barbé Hammer returns to discuss. Check out her newest novel!

Lt. Col. ML Cavanaugh answers a listener’s question about siege warfare.

Profs Phil Haberkern and Kelly DeVries join to discuss Tyrion’s siege preparations. Check out Kelly’s book which has become a textbook in many classes on the topic of medieval warfare. See also his reader.

Dr. Pádraig MacCarron explores a curious title given to Daenerys in the House of the Undying Ones: “Daughter of Three.”

Melanie, Ken, and Ray bombard Anthony with fan theories until he has a nervous breakdown and considers retiring the podcast for good. Mathematician Dr. MacCarron helps Anthony reassemble himself and recover his love for the fandom.

While in the House of the Undying, Daenerys sees a series of visions. One image is of a white lion in the Dothraki Sea. In class, we consider a few interpretations and offer a possible solution.

Is Jaqen H’gar unnaturally old? Is Faceless Man magic just smoke in mirrors? Are prayers answered in Westeros? Is Biter a Squisher? Dr. Pádraig MacCarron returns to discuss an action-packed Arya chapter.

Dr. Kelly DeVries joins the class to discuss why it is so rare for a knight to be killed in battle. I highly recommend his book.

Brian Pavlac and Valerie Garver discuss Theon’s sacking of Winterfell. Then Anthony’s friends join the podcast to claim their teams for HOTD season 2 in the second part of our Stonecrow’s auction. Have a look at the Star Mantle.